Rutgers University
Mental Health Clinician II (Multiple positions)
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Position Title
Mental Health Clinician II (Multiple positions)
Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence‑based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education across its 15 sites nationwide. Services include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II in the Brandt Behavioral Health Center and Retreat of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Under direction, the Mental Health Clinician II serves as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, including screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, completion of program‑specific documentation, comprehensive assessment, therapeutic intervention for child, adolescent (ages 3‑17), and adult individuals served (18+), development of treatment plans, individual, group, and family therapy, and case management. The role also includes clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.
Key Duties
Contribute to and support the goals and objectives of the Unit and UBHC.
Demonstrate knowledge of UBHC’s vision, mission, and values; behave in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality improvement priorities.
Support an environment that enhances the positive self‑image of individuals served and preserves their dignity, rights, privacy, and civil rights.
Participate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the program, including attending UBHC‑wide meetings, performance improvement activities, committees, and task forces.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline plus two (2) years post‑Master’s experience delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.
Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist). Applicants with a Social Work degree must hold an active New Jersey licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Pay Grade 25S. Salary range: $71,162 – $101,456, subject to qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.
Pre‑Employment Screening All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment commences during flu season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection‑control policies may apply. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of employment offers or disciplinary action.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence‑based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education across its 15 sites nationwide. Services include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II in the Brandt Behavioral Health Center and Retreat of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Under direction, the Mental Health Clinician II serves as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, including screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, completion of program‑specific documentation, comprehensive assessment, therapeutic intervention for child, adolescent (ages 3‑17), and adult individuals served (18+), development of treatment plans, individual, group, and family therapy, and case management. The role also includes clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.
Key Duties
Contribute to and support the goals and objectives of the Unit and UBHC.
Demonstrate knowledge of UBHC’s vision, mission, and values; behave in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality improvement priorities.
Support an environment that enhances the positive self‑image of individuals served and preserves their dignity, rights, privacy, and civil rights.
Participate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the program, including attending UBHC‑wide meetings, performance improvement activities, committees, and task forces.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline plus two (2) years post‑Master’s experience delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.
Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist). Applicants with a Social Work degree must hold an active New Jersey licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Pay Grade 25S. Salary range: $71,162 – $101,456, subject to qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.
Pre‑Employment Screening All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment commences during flu season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection‑control policies may apply. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of employment offers or disciplinary action.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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